mirrorless camera

The mirrorless camera format is nothing new, with the first commercially viable versions appearing in the early 2000’s with the likes of the Epson R-D1 and Leica M8. These were marketed more as rangefinder type cameras, harking back to the old days, but these early offerings always had problems. Instep the Sony Alpha Series. Sony

Following Canon’s latest mirrorless camera announcement, Sony has also boosted its range of crop-sensor mirrorless cameras with new models. At a special event in New York, Sony launched two new APS-C mirrorless cameras — the flagship a6600 and the entry-level a6100 — which will hit the markets in October and November. The Sony a6600 is

Sony is setting the standard as a leader in the increasingly competitive full-frame mirrorless camera market. The company has unveiled the Sony a7R IV with a monstrous 61-megapixel image sensor. With its latest Alpha-series camera, Sony breaks new ground and presents an innovative take on full-frame mirrorless cameras. The Sony a7R IV is the world’s

Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras now have a new third party 50mm f/1.7 manual focus lens. Meike has announced a 50mm f/1.7 lens version for the Canon EOS-R and Nikon Z series cameras. The photographic equipment company with its headquarter in Hong Kong has now included Canon RF and Nikon Z mirrorless mount systems

Sony has officially launched its Alpha a6400 APS-C mirrorless camera. The new mid-range camera is actually an updated 24.2MP camera that comes equipped with a rear mounted three-inch flip-out touchscreen. This new E-mount camera shares a lot of similarities with the a6300. However, it borrows the A9’s powerful processor and autofocus plus an extensively expressed

Fujifilm continues to expand its X-series of compact system cameras (CSC) and now offers a wide range of models geared for photographers and enthusiasts from beginners to the experienced. But many of these X-series cameras also have a high price tag. At $1,400 with a kit lens (and $1,000 without it), the 16-megapixel X-E2 is

Fujifilm’s X-series has grown very fast since it arrived in early 2011 with the introduction of Fujifilm X100 and its fixed 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens. The ‘game changer’ Fujifilm X-Pro 1 was presented in 2012. It was the first interchangeable X-series model with its own XF-mount system of lenses, aimed at photographers, professional and enthusiast, who desired

The Sony a7 cameras have now been on the market for almost 5 years and the evolution of these full-frame mirrorless cameras is impressive. The new Sony a7 III is another reflection of Sony’s great momentum on the camera market. Key Features 24 MP Full-frame BSI CMOS sensor 10 fps continuous shooting AF joystick Touchscreen

The Nikon Z6, just like the Nikon Z7 is a full frame mirrorless camera with the Z6 being aimed more at the enthusiastic market as more of an all-rounder. The two models have a lot of similarities, just like how Sony has done things with the similar competitor models of the a7R and a7. The Z6

The Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II carries on the great design of the Mark I, echoing the nostalgic design of the classic Olympus OM 35mm range from back in the day. On the surface, the second edition looks largely unchanged, but under the hood, there are some definite upgrades. The competition has definitely pushed the

The Nikon Z7 ushers in the mirrorless age of camera bodies with a lot going for it. You’re getting high resolution, full frame, 4K video and a new Nikon Z-mount all in a very lightweight package. In essence, all the high-end quality of a top Nikon DSLR without feeling like you’ve done a bicep workout

The Canon EOS R brings a mirrorless design along with the functionality of the new RF mount to the Canon line up. The ‘R’ label may have thrown Canon traditionalists a curveball, but it essentially means the same sensor as found in the 5D Mark IV, with the ability to take the new lineup of

The Fujifilm X-H1 mirrorless camera is a chunkier and more fully fledged shift up from the X-T2 with the same 24MP sensor, but with more enhanced video capabilities. There’s also in body image stabilization, sloped viewfinder, and topside LCD screen, along with a healthily sized grip and larger buttons. Clearly building on the success of

The Sony a7 II is an image-stabilized full-frame mirrorless camera that was released at the end of 2014. It was the direct successor to the Sony a7 and uses the same full-frame 24-megapixel sensor as its older sibling. As the first full-frame camera to offer five-axis image stabilization, it was a groundbreaking camera when it

The Sony a7R III was the latest addition to the popular Sony a7 series of mirrorless cameras. They a7R III is often compared to the Nikon D850 as they both combine high resolution with high speed and fast autofocus capabilities. These cameras reach a level as no camera has done before. Key Features 42 MP

The Sony a6500 is here, and it is here to please. This slim-built camera is the best of all worlds in an era where everyone is a photographer. This sleek machine is slim and compact but packs a big punch. Continuous autofocus makes capturing the unexpected quick and easy, while an onboard image stabilizer ensures

Most photographers go a bit weak at the knees when it comes to Hasselblad cameras. Medium format sensors and top quality is the name of their game, but outside of the studio, they are not always the most complete, well-rounded cameras. The Hasselblad X1D-50c marks a more compact design, still compatible with Hasselblad HC and

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